Promoted to La Liga, Valladolid quickly became disillusioned on the first day, at home, being crushed by Villarreal (0-3). The Senegalese Nicolas Jackson, post-trained at the club, opened the scoring following a service from Pino deflected by Moreno (49th). Coming off the bench, Alex Baena scored twice. First following a one-two with Chukwueze (81st) then on a clear shot (90th). In the first period, Moreno (38th) and Pino (40th) were dangerous for the semi-finalist of the last Champions League.
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Five Serie A clubs eliminated in the round of 32 of the Italian Cup
written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
Of the twelve Serie A clubs engaged in the 32nd finals of the Italian Cup, five will not see the next round. The latest to fall is Sassuolo, beaten Monday evening by Modena, a resident of the Second Division (2-3). Hellas Verona (1-4 once morest Bari), Salernitana (0-2 once morest Parma), Empoli (1-2 once morest SPAL ap) and the promoted Lecce (2-3 once morest Cittadella ap) also bit the dust as soon as they enter the fray once morest representatives of the lower level.
One week before their first Serie A match once morest Juventus Turin, Sassuolo, dominated in the engagement, ran following the score all match without managing to snatch extra time despite a startle at the end of the match once morest a brave team from Modena.
The first eight of the last Italian Championship (AC Milan, Inter Milan, Naples, Juventus Turin, Lazio, Roma, Fiorentina and Atalanta Bergamo) were exempted for this round and will also be for the round of 16, scheduled for October 19. They will only enter the round of 16 in January.
Seattle Storm and Gabby Williams lose to Las Vegas Aces
written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
The Las Vegas Aces, leaders of the Western Conference, moved Sunday at the Seattle Storm, second in the same conference. The Nevada franchise won there (89-81), carried by Aja Wilson (29 points). The French Iliana Rupert, pivot of the Aces, remained on the sidelines.
In the ranks of the Storm, Breanna Stewart hovered, with 35 points and 10 rebounds. Gabby Williams, the French winger, played 33 minutes, for six points scored and as many rebounds and assists made. In defense, she also cracked a block and two interceptions.
Farewell to Seattle by Sue Bird
The match was also marked by Sue Bird’s farewell to the Storm audience. The legendary 41-year-old, five-time Olympic champion and four-time WNBA titleholder with Seattle, will end her career at the end of the season. She played her last home game on Sunday. The 18,000 spectators present gave him a standing ovation, chanting ” Thank you Sue ».
One week from the end of the regular season, Las Vegas and Seattle have already qualified for the play-offs. Two places remain to be taken in the West, between Dallas, Phoenix, Minnesota and Los Angeles. In the Eastern Conference, Chicago, Connecticut and Washington also have their ticket. Atlanta and New York are competing for the last remaining spot.
The New York Liberty and Marine Johannès dominated by the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA
written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
The New York Liberty, fifth in the Eastern Conference and in search of a place in the play-offs, was beaten at the Phoenix Mercury (76-62) on Saturday, one week before the end of the WNBA regular season. Marine Johannès, the French rear of Liberty, played 15 minutes, for six points scored, three rebounds and three assists.
Five teams are currently qualified for the play-offs: the Chicago Sky, the Connecticut Sun (without Bria Hartley, injured) and the Washington Mystics in the East, the Las Vegas Aces (Iliana Rupert) and the Seattle Storm (by Gabby Williams) in the West. Atlanta and New York (Eastern conference), Dallas, Phoenix, Minnesota and Los Angeles (Western conference) can still qualify.